pH
is the new buzz word these days regarding health as we have
begun to discover the pitfalls and dangers when our bodies are
over acidified from many sources. The result is diseases begin
to manifest as we feed acid loving pathogens and enhance their
proliferation by providing the perfect acid and oxygen-free
medium they need to multiply. A balanced body will heal
itself. When the balance goes acidic the body is too stressed
and overburdened to return to a state of balance without outside
help.

Nancy
Appleton, Ph. D, a nutritional consultant, stated in an
article published by the American Holistic Health Association,
"The state of balance (homeostasis) is the key to health. As
long as your body is in homeostasis, it is healing. When it is
out of homeostasis, it is on the degenerative disease
process."1 And a recent article by Ethan Huff
in Natural News stated, "Maintaining pH balance in the body
has become an important subject of modern health research as it
is being concluded that general wellness is predicated upon
it."2

Have
you ever made Amish Friendship bread with a yeast starter that
is fed with 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of milk,
mixed well and left on the kitchen cabinet to ferment for 5
days? In the process of fermentation gas is released as
bubbles, the bag expands and you have to crack the bag and
release the gaseous mixture. So the gaseous mixture is released,
leaving an acidic, anaerobic environment which is ideal for the
rapid growth of bacteria to take place.

According
to Wikipedia, "Fermentations in food
processing typically refers to the conversion of sugar to
alcohol using yeast, bacteria, or a combination thereof, under
anaerobic conditions."3 A more general
definition of fermentation is the chemical conversion of
carbohydrates into alcohols or acids. It also states that
ethanol fermentation, is a form of anaerobic respiration used
primarily by yeasts when oxygen is not present in sufficient
quantity for normal cellular respiration.

So
when we eat excessive amounts of sugar, yeast breads and
carbohydrates, acid sodas and acid producing foods we are in
effect weakening the body's natural defenses to heal itself.

Robert
O. Young tells us in The pH Miracle, that just about all
health problems stem from being acidic. This is because
parasites, bad bacteria, viruses, and Candida overgrowth - all
of which are the root causes of what we give thousands of
disease names - thrive in acidic environments. But those
problems don't do well in an alkaline environment.4

Kim Evans is a natural health writer and author of Cleaning
Up! In her article, Acid or Alkaline: Why Your Health
Depends on It, that appeared in the Natural News on
September 4, 2009, reported that: "It's been found that
cancer doesn't do well in an alkaline environment, and is most
often found in bodies with a pH around 4 or 5, which is highly
acidic. The fact that forty percent of the population is
expected to have a problem with cancer is very telling about the
acidic nature of people these days, and the problems with our
standard diets."5

pH
is essentially a measure of the oxygen to hydrogen, therefore,
substances in the body with more oxygen than hydrogen will be on
the alkaline side. On the pH scale 7 is neutral, and
anything above 7 is alkaline; anything below 7 is acidic.

There
are lists all over the internet, and books as well, that tell
you how to eat for an alkaline pH. What most people want
to know is how to eat right when they're on the go.
Let's face it most menus support high carbs and greasy meats,
so what can you do?

The
answer is really very simple. Just eat or drink a high
alkaline hydrated or liquid calcium Bentonite clay on a daily
basis and before you eat or drink something acidic. Look for a
clay in the 9.0 or higher pH range.

Why
clay you ask? Clays, for the most part, have a naturally high
alkaline pH. Clay is homeostatic. One of its major
functions is to act as a catalyst to assist the body in
returning to a balanced state. It accomplishes this in variety
of beneficial ways. Of course clay's alkaline ph factor
is the primary one.

Calcium
Bentonite clay, birthed from volcanic ash, has an extremely high
negative ionic charge due to the thermodynamic heat from the
volcano. In essence this clay is tightly bound together
trace minerals. Clays hold their integrity meaning the mineral
components of clay stay bound together to make the clay molecule
and they act as a whole clay unit. This high negative
ionic charge makes clay a force to be reckoned with in drawing
and capturing toxins and pathogens. Because of the high negative
charge, some clays have the ability to adsorb and absorb toxins
pulling them into the interior layers of the clay and holding
them captive, then carrying the toxins out of the body through
the feces.6

Clay
has the power to attract and either absorb or stimulate the
evacuation of toxic and non-useful elements.7 Clay
considerably reduces the toxicity of harmful substances.8

The
knowledge of these properties would be insufficient to explain
clay's active power if we did not understand that clay
is a powerful agent of stimulation, transformation and
transmission of energy. We have extraordinary energy resources
which normally remain dormant clay awakens them.9 When
life force energy flows the body will balance itself. When
the flow stops necrosis kicks in and a burden is placed on the
body as the cells cannot get nourishment.

The
molecular structure of the clay molecule is too large for the
particle to pass through the colon wall and be absorbed into the
blood stream. So once it captures the toxins they are eliminated
before they can be absorbed into the body to do harm.

In
addition Calcium Bentonite clays are from the Smectite family of
clays. Smectite is characterized by its expandable properties.
Unlike the other clays, only Smectite can absorb as well as
adsorb toxins. This qualifies its structural uniqueness and sets
it apart from all other clays.10

Every
cell in our body excretes waste material that becomes toxic and
poisonous to our bodies if it is allowed it to build up faster
than it can be eliminated by the body. Clay's pH and
electromagnetic charge allows it to adapt to its host's
dominant needs.

So
now that you know what clay is and some of what it does, next
comes what you can do to keep your pH in the normal or slightly
alkaline range. Knowing sodas are between 2.4 and 4.0
acidity, drink 1 ounces of pre-mix liquid clay or eat a
teaspoon of hydrated clay before you indulge. This goes for
alcoholic beverages also. Be safe and take just a little
more afterwards. If you find yourself eating greasy, fried
foods, repeat the clay dosage. Not only will you balance your pH
but you will keep the body from absorbing cholesterol and excess
grease and fats. This will cleanse the internal track of newly
ingested toxins and help rid parasites in the colon as well. To
bring yourself into a pH balanced state, start with 2
ounces of pre-mix liquid clay 3 times a day and 2 clay baths a
week. For maintenance, 1 ounce 2 times a day plus 1 ounce
before or after indulging in acidic eating, and one clay bath a
week is sufficient.

Taking
clay baths is another popular method of safe detoxing of heavy
metals and chemical toxins that influence our body balance. The
clay's strong drawing power will pull toxins lodged in the
soft tissues of the body that the kidneys and liver could not
filter out, through the pores of the skin.11

To
monitor your progress get some saliva or urine pH strips. You
can do a Google search for them online or check with your
pharmacy. They are inexpensive and help you regulate your
progress.

Clay
is God made and all natural. That being said there are 7
families of clays and all clays are different in color, texture,
mineral content, energy and absorption. There are specific
things to look for in securing a safe clay. Look for a reputable
company with easy access to a phone number, and contact
information. Ask for specific information as to the pH of
the clay and the type and family of clay. Some clay can be
acidic so be sure to ask. Ask for proof of purity of the clay
(certified lab test results of microbial, yeast and mold tests).
Look for a non-gritty, fine milled 325 screen mesh. You
want virtually tasteless, odorless clay. A slightly swelling
Calcium Bentonite Clay is best, preferably a virgin natural clay
that hasn't undergone any treatment (not processed, washed,
heated or gamma rayed). Look for professional packaging (avoid
Ziploc bags) and a clay mineral analysis sheet.

In
conclusion, give clay a try at raising and maintaining a healthy
pH. Raymond Dextreit in his book, Earth Cures,
explains it this way. "It is not possible to foresee exactly
what will happen with clay applications especially at first, (It
reacts different to each individual's body chemistry and
needs) but in every case, there is a remarkable improvement, if
not a complete healing. As there are no dangers to fear,
there is no reason to oppose giving it a try, even for an
extended period of time."12

Our
Earth is the source of infinite means for restoring and
maintaining good health. The study of nature is fascinating and
rewarding. We have so much readily available at our
fingertips. More and more we are awakening to the value and
safety of these natural resources. Enjoy your journey to
healthy living.